If you’ve been following my blog you’re undoubtedly aware of my views on the advantages of Enterprise Flash Drives (EFDs) over “traditional” SSD technology.

However, as with any new technology, it takes some time for the concept to catch on and for the industry to understand how the technology works and how it can solve real IT and business problems.  So, under the heading of “Industry Education,” I’m very excited that there is an EFD Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.org) definition that clearly outlines EFD benefits, characteristics and applications. 

Take a look:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enterprise_Flash_Drive

The great thing about having a universal EFD definition is that it will allow any IT or storage professional to easily access a real-time, detailed explanation of the technology.  Also, because Wikipedia is in the public domain, the EFD definition will evolve as the market grows and the technology advances – making it always relevant to the challenges and issues IT managers will face now and in the future.

Amyl Ahola